1. a traditional Mexican Christmas celebration reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging
2. an inn or lodging house, especially in Spanish-speaking countries

Examples

• The neighborhood organized a posada every night for nine days before Christmas.
• Children carried candles and sang traditional songs during the posada procession.
• We stayed at a small posada in the mountains during our trip to Mexico.
• The posada served traditional breakfast to all its guests.
• Each house took turns hosting the posada celebration.
• The old posada had been welcoming travelers for over a century.